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The Car Exam Quick Quiz #23: The 2010 Ford Focus SE
First of all, why test a 2010 Focus with the 2012 models freshly rolling off the assembly line? Frankly, it makes a good point of reference when the new focus will be reviewed. With that point in mind here's the review:
Good Grades: Decent power and acceleration from the four cylinder engine, good cornering ability, satisfactory seat comfort, good interior room, easy to read gauges, interior materials better than earlier models, adequate braking, good fuel economy.
Bad Grades: The Radio and air conditioning/heat controls are small, busy, confusing and hard to look at and control at glance; side support in the seats could be better, road noise, the styling, while okay, leaves a lot to be desired.
Final Grade: In spite of its flaws, the outgoing Focus does indeed have some good qualities about it; it's generally a pleasant car to drive--less boring than the Toyota Corolla--but I wouldn't call it class leading, either. Driving this Focus makes me even more eager to drive the 2012 models to see just how much the car has improved overall. The styling of the 2012 definitely has a lot going for it--now let's see if Ford can deliver the entire package in an acceptable fashion.
Final Grade B
P. Scott
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